I was briefly obsessed with MINX. I wore gold or leopard print on my toes for about 2 yrs until my girl decided to close her shop :( Damn Recession! It was inevitable that we would want sparkling metallics on more than just our nails. You can now have metallic lips. Violent Lips offers about 18 different designs for $14.95. Each package includes 3 applications. Definitely not for the office but a must for upcoming carnivals.

Violent Lips is a Temporary Lip Tattoo that is Safe for Ages 3+, Vitamin enhanced and lasts
4-8 hours depending on skin type and care. The product is FDA approved, contains no animal products and is tested on supermodels, not animals.
The product is easy to apply and can be removed by using baby oil or mineral oil with a textured wipe.

Not that I need an excuse to head to NYC...but this sure is a good one.

The Makeup Show is a PRO-ONLY trade event open to those individuals and companies involved in the makeup artist industry. Makeup artists, retail artists, aestheticians, cosmetologists, hairstylists, fashion stylists, buyers, agents and photographers. Students enrolled in courses related to makeup, hair or aesthetics are invited to attend as well. Proof of professions, such as a business card, industry license, COMP card, etc or student status is required at the door prior to gain entry.

Entrance fees to The Makeup Show include the exhibit floor, main floor seminars as well as Keynote and Business Forums. Show admission tickets can be purchased via an online reservation system or at the door of the event, based on availability. For an additional fee, The Makeup Show offers hands-on workshops; these workshops are offered on a first come, first serve basis sold in advance

The Makeup Show NYC

SUNDAY MAY 15
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

MONDAY MAY 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At The Makeup Show, the top industry artists and pro-driven companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. Fill your two days with inspiration, education and community. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships with the companies that make the industry tick.

For the first time in 2011, The Makeup Show NYC will debut its Career Floor, on the second floor, including seminars, sponsors, schools, and more. Click here for full listing.

The Makeup Show Chicago will bring together all beauty professionals in the Midwest to present the largest PRO-ONLY beauty event in Chicago! Chicago’s always emerging beauty industry can be seen as fashion forward complimenting the feel environment of The Makeup Show, which will deliver all the up and coming looks, trends, products and artists in the same pro-driven, artistically inspired community.

The Makeup Show will bring together your top brands and inspirational artists and educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships and ignite your passion with the Windy City.

You may purchase your show ticket until Thursday, June 9th 2011 at 5PM EST. All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

2011 The Makeup Show CHICAGO Ticket Rates CLICK HERE Advance
One Day - $35
Two Day - $50At Door Prices:
One Day- $50 - Tax is not included
Two Day- $65 - Tax is not included

Recognized as the European city of style, Berlin is the next stop for The Makeup Show. To debut on September 2011, The Makeup Show Europe will be embracing the international beauty & fashion capital of Germany, Berlin, to deliver the largest PRO ONLY driven beauty event. Join us at The Makeup Show as the top international industry artists and pro-driven worldwide companies present the newest products, seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. Fill your two days with inspiration, education and community. Learn about the newest lines and product launches. Explore makeup workshops and discover school programs. Network with your peers. Develop new relationships with the companies that have a growing prominence throughout the professional beauty industry. 2011 The Makeup Show EUROPE Ticket RatesAt Door Prices:
One Day- €25
Two Day- €40

Program: Black in Latin America

Episode: Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided

In the Dominican Republic, Professor Gates explores how race has been socially constructed, and how the country's troubled history with Haiti informs notions about racial classification. In Haiti, Professor Gates tells the story of the birth of the first-ever black republic, and finds out how the slaves hard fight for liberation became a double edged sword.• Visit the Haiti & the Dominican Republic: An Island Divided webpage

From the spiritual depths of soulful lore to the heights of human challenge and triumph come the tales that legends are made of. Tales that have stood the test of time and held in the primal memory of every creature that walk mother earth. Come with us now and feel the songs that make legend and lore reverberate through you and sway your very seat. Cebia (The tree pronounced "sayba") says sit back and enjoy the family oriented rhythms and Tales from the Silk Cotton Tree. 2011 Storytellers, Hugh Masekela, Arturo Tappin, Victor Provost, Leon Foster Thomas, Bakita Kumalo and more take you on a Journey through South Africa and the West Indies musically! Tales From The Silk Cotton Tree promptly starts at 7pm – 9:15pm and takes place in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Rose Theater on the 5th Floor.

Start the experience off right by attending the Complimentary World Pre-Concert Reception. The Pre-Concert Reception will feature tastings from various indigenous restaurants in and around New York City featuring Caribbean and South African delights. Reception Kicks off at 4:30pm in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Atrium on the 5th Floor.

Ticket Outlets:

New York City
Jazz at Lincoln Box office Located 60th Street & Broadway in the Time Warner building 212 721 6500
Negril Village Restaurant Located 70 West 3rd street 212 -477-2804

About me

Mas

"Whereas in your culture, it is the custom to pay your money to go into an enclosed place to observe other people perform, in my culture, on the island from which I come, it is the custom to pay your money to perform. The performer is the person who really get the thrill." -Peter Minshall